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  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    I had a bally spiffing time at the tweed run....must have racked up an average of maybe as much as 6mph!!!!
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  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    Any photos CP?

    By the way folks, I've stopped looking at the weather forecast for the HOTA, whatever it's like we're still all going to have to MTFU or face eternal ridicule on these pages.

    now where did I put my overshoes, race cape, buff, second buff, skull cap, full finger gloves, second, third and fourth base layer and thermos flask?
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    I'm doomed my SS rear mech limits me to a max sprocket of 25T if I run compact crankset or I could just MTFU and go single speed :shock:

    # Max. front difference : 16T(SS), 22T(GS)
    # Total capacity : 29T(SS), 37T(GS)

    Go on Attica you can do it :wink:
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    Attica wrote:
    Any photos CP?

    By the way folks, I've stopped looking at the weather forecast for the HOTA, whatever it's like we're still all going to have to MTFU or face eternal ridicule on these pages.

    now where did I put my overshoes, race cape, buff, second buff, skull cap, full finger gloves, second, third and fourth base layer and thermos flask?

    Seconded.
    And at last a post which doesn't contain any words or numbers I don't understand :D
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  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    Oooooooooh, I cycled up Toys Hill last year. Got up to 42 mph on a descent somewhere on that ride.

    You're nuts, boys.
  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    numbers - I have found some about my bike

    10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth

    Shimano Ultegra 10spd, 30/39/53 teeth

    Now what do they mean?
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    HOTA is far too early in the season IMHO, I reckon that would kill me if I tried it now, especially in windy/wet weather. Enjoy fellas.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    edited January 2009
    linsen wrote:
    numbers - I have found some about my bike

    10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth

    Shimano Ultegra 10spd, 30/39/53 teeth

    Now what do they mean?

    They mean that you have gearing capable of tackling a cliff face!

    Joking aside you are well setup to tackle any climb the hills/mountains can throw at you.

    30/39/53 teeth - You have a triple chainset (3 cogs at the front)

    10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth – This is your cassette, the cogs at the rear.

    So 30 at the front combined with 25 at the back will give you a super spinny gear and 53 combined with 12 will give you a serious MTFU gear (one you’ll probably only ever use going down hill, fast).
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    linsen wrote:
    numbers - I have found some about my bike

    10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth

    Shimano Ultegra 10spd, 30/39/53 teeth

    Now what do they mean?

    That means I'll be walking whilst you're still riding :cry:

    Is it too later for me to buy a new bike :cry:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    jashburnham wrote:
    linsen wrote:
    numbers - I have found some about my bike

    10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth

    Shimano Ultegra 10spd, 30/39/53 teeth

    Now what do they mean?

    They mean that you have gearing capable of tackling a cliff face!

    Joking aside you are well setup to tackle any climb the hills/mountains can throw at you.

    30/39/53 teeth - You have a triple chainset (3 cogs at the front)

    10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth – This is your cassette, the cogs at the rear.

    So 30 at the front combined with 25 at the back will give you a super spinny gear and 53 combined with 12 will give you a serious MTFU gear (one you’ll probably only ever use going down hill, fast).

    Good-o!

    I have used that big big one once

    Not sure i have ever used the little one but I know I don't use the granny on my commute any more. Good job - I have since realised it's not actually that hilly......

    ITB - I think you are doing yourself down :wink:
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    See now I keep posting about how jealous I am of all you lot and your bike riding while I'm stuck in my bicentennial Olivia boot.

    However, I am not jealous of you guys doing this insane ride.

    I wish you all the best... :shock:
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Having too much free time I spent the last couple of days taking apart every nut bold & cable, weighting :shock: cleaning re-greasing and applying the right torque.

    Oh how I need to get back to work :(
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    Latest weather report sun sun sun this weekend in Kent. Remember your factor 50.

    Also, I have noticed on the website they have changed the route and it will all be flat.

    So I'm buying an SS on the way home from work and digging out my hotpants.....it'll be a ball :D
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    linsen wrote:
    Latest weather report sun sun sun this weekend in Kent. Remember your factor 50.

    Also, I have noticed on the website they have changed the route and it will all be flat.

    So I'm buying an SS on the way home from work and digging out my hotpants.....it'll be a ball :D

    Have you been drinking already :lol:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    I hardly ever drink - don't need to.

    I have the heady drug of optimism that will get me through :wink:
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    5600ft in 43 miles today - single speed, i'm ready as i'll ever be :lol:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    well I have the beginnings of a cold, am aching left quad and an ever-shrinking lung capacity.

    I'm as unready as I'll ever be :?
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  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Remember its not the winning its the taking part :) ............... no its the winning :wink:
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    I'm looking forward to this. :D
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    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    ITB, are you doing HOTA on a SS?
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    itboffin wrote:
    cjcp

    I hate the spinning when in the 34 and cruising all day in 50 is not an option

    I meant to ask before - what the shagging hell are you talking about? 50 is fine! Except on the tricky hills, then you've got 34 to help.

    You do know that changing gears on the back makes the ride easier, or harder, right? I am literally gobsmacked at how a 50-tooth front chainring could hamper your cycling enjoyment in any way while cruising. I am an enormous big girls blouse but 50/21 is the lowest gear I'd ever "cruise" in, and that even works with your current hardman 11-21 cassette?

    Please, explain, because something isn't making sense.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    biondino wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    cjcp

    I hate the spinning when in the 34 and cruising all day in 50 is not an option

    I meant to ask before - what the shagging hell are you talking about? 50 is fine! Except on the tricky hills, then you've got 34 to help.

    You do know that changing gears on the back makes the ride easier, or harder, right? I am literally gobsmacked at how a 50-tooth front chainring could hamper your cycling enjoyment in any way while cruising. I am an enormous big girls blouse but 50/21 is the lowest gear I'd ever "cruise" in, and that even works with your current hardman 11-21 cassette?

    Please, explain, because something isn't making sense.

    He's been confusing me too. He's got so many bikes, he doesn't know what to do with himself. :lol:
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    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    edited January 2009
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    ITB, are you doing HOTA on a SS?

    No way, sounds like a challenge for you :wink:

    Edit: as you'd expect it has been done, some nutter running 64GI :shock:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    biondino wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    cjcp

    I hate the spinning when in the 34 and cruising all day in 50 is not an option

    I meant to ask before - what the shagging hell are you talking about? 50 is fine! Except on the tricky hills, then you've got 34 to help.

    You do know that changing gears on the back makes the ride easier, or harder, right? I am literally gobsmacked at how a 50-tooth front chainring could hamper your cycling enjoyment in any way while cruising. I am an enormous big girls blouse but 50/21 is the lowest gear I'd ever "cruise" in, and that even works with your current hardman 11-21 cassette?

    Please, explain, because something isn't making sense.

    As i'm sure many of you are aware I used to push the BIG RING :wink: but since various knee and back issues i've seen the light and now spin the small ring, trouble is it feels uncomfortable unless i'm in 34/11-13 which kind of misses the point, i'm well aware I need to improve my technique but meanwhile I've found a much happier medium, I'm using a standard double 53/39 which instantly felt much more relaxed.

    Given the HOTA hills I don't think 39/21 would be wise so I bought a 12-25 cassette which I should have had from the start and a 36T replacement chainring for my compact crankset. I understand many bikes are now shipping with 50/36T compact as standard which for me at least make far more sense.

    Guess we'll see on Sunday.

    PS. I live in a very hilly area, no more than two miles in either direction and they are 14-17% climbs - no cruising in the big ring around here, not for me at least.
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    PANIC

    Look at the forecast for Sunday temp feels like -9 wind 20mph+ and chance of snow

    http://metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/7days.a ... =sevenoaks

    Did I mention I have a cold on the way :oops:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    itboffin wrote:
    PANIC

    Look at the forecast for Sunday temp feels like -9 wind 20mph+ and chance of snow

    http://metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/7days.a ... =sevenoaks

    Did I mention I have a cold on the way :oops:

    Hahahahaha, I feel so vindicated. If i can resolve software issues then I will be inside climbing Ventoux on my VR turbo trainer. Enjoy the ride.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    jashburnham wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    PANIC

    Look at the forecast for Sunday temp feels like -9 wind 20mph+ and chance of snow

    http://metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/7days.a ... =sevenoaks

    Did I mention I have a cold on the way :oops:

    Hahahahaha, I feel so vindicated. If i can resolve software issues then I will be inside climbing Ventoux on my VR turbo trainer. Enjoy the ride.

    At least they're doing something worthwhile in the fresh air. You'll be killing yourself in your sitting room!
    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    jashburnham wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    PANIC

    Look at the forecast for Sunday temp feels like -9 wind 20mph+ and chance of snow

    http://metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/7days.a ... =sevenoaks

    Did I mention I have a cold on the way :oops:

    Hahahahaha, I feel so vindicated. If i can resolve software issues then I will be inside climbing Ventoux on my VR turbo trainer. Enjoy the ride.

    Sir I kick you in the pussy :evil:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    biondino wrote:
    jashburnham wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    PANIC

    Look at the forecast for Sunday temp feels like -9 wind 20mph+ and chance of snow

    http://metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/7days.a ... =sevenoaks

    Did I mention I have a cold on the way :oops:

    Hahahahaha, I feel so vindicated. If i can resolve software issues then I will be inside climbing Ventoux on my VR turbo trainer. Enjoy the ride.

    At least they're doing something worthwhile in the fresh air. You'll be killing yourself in your sitting room!

    Thank you Mr B.
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Anyone up for one of these on the 7th June?

    202km / 126mile MagnifiCat - big challenge for experienced and competitive cyclists
    123km / 77mile Route77Cat - intermediate challenge for experienced and club cyclists
    73km / 46mile CommuniCat - designed for first time sportive and aspiring leisure cyclists
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.

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